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Is Anhydroxylitol vegetarian?

Anhydroxylitol

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Anhydroxylitol is an anhydro sugar alcohol derived from xylitol, used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent. It is produced synthetically from plant-derived sugar precursors.

Also known as D-Xylitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, Xylitan
INCI name Anhydroxylitol
CAS number 53448-53-6
EC number 258-560-9
CosIng ID 54477
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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